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Akris CEO shares impressions of ‘social and fun’ town

Expanded flagship store to open on Worth Avenue.

Meghan McCarthy
Akris opened on Worth Avenue in The Esplanade Saturday.

Posted: 9:30 a.m. Monday, October 31, 2016

Swiss fashion house Akris will officially open its expanded flagship store Wednesday at 150 Worth Ave. in The Esplanade.

Peter Herink, Akris CEO of The Americas, said he visits the island at least twice a year. His career in the fashion industry spans more than 20 years, having started as an intern at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York and eventually transitioning to Saks vice president for women’s contemporary fashion. He has been with Akris for two years.

Recently, Herink answered some questions about the brand and shared his impressions of Palm Beach.

Why is Palm Beach a good location for an expanded store?

We’ve had a very successful start with having opened just under two years ago, so we know the Palm Beach client has a desire for Akris.

How would you describe the Palm Beach market?

Sophisticated, well-traveled and wants fashion.

What makes Palm Beach customers unique?

Women in Palm Beach still like to entertain and enjoy being social, something that a lot of other cities have lost somehow.

How would you describe Palm Beach to people who haven’t been here before?

The fact that you have the best stores in the world and you can end the day at the beach.

Where’s your favorite place to shop in Palm Beach, other than Akris?

My favorite place to shop in Palm Beach is Blue Provence. This French bakery has delicious food and also contains a “home” section. Here you can find everything from porcelain table décor to candles and pillows.

What’s your go-to meal or restaurant on the island?

HMF, in The Breakers hotel. You’re bound to have a great time wining and dining in this chic restaurant with an eclectic menu.

What’s your favorite spot for a drink and what do you order?

Buccan, because this upscale café has such a lively bar. My favorite drink to order there is a gin and tonic.

I remember asking a former colleague that had recently moved to Palm Beach from New York if she found it to be a slower pace, and she told me she has never gone to as many events in her life as she’d been going to since she moved to Palm Beach. I thought that was great — it really solidified in my mind how social and fun Palm Beach is.

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